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1. “The Pretender,” Jackson Browne, performs at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St. Browne will play hits from across his 40-plus-year career, like “Running on Empty,” “Take It Easy” and “Rosie,” but he’s also open to obscure audience requests. Sara Watkins opens. $41-$66. www.ticketmaster.com.

2. Tomorrow will soon be here when Fleetwood Mac plays Wells Fargo Arena, 730 Third St., at 8 p.m. Wednesday. This is part of the first tour in three years for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members and marks the 36th anniversary of the classic “Rumours” album. The current lineup includes founding members Mick Fleetwood and John McVie along with Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. $49-$149. www.dahlstickets.com.

3. While the Des Moines Arts Festival pitches its tents, Art Quake will shake things up from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at the Des Moines Social Club’s new site in the firehouse at 10th and Cherry streets. The courtyard event includes a sound-and-light show, collaborative graffiti mural and more. $5, all ages. www.desmoinessocialclub.org

4. Pennsylvania soul singer ZZ Ward will perform at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Wooly’s, 504 E. Locust St. Last fall Ward released her debut album, “Til the Casket Drops,” featuring the hit “365 Days.” Ward has also released a mix tape with her take on songs by rappers like Tyler, the Creator; Childish Gambino; and Kendrick Lamar. Swear and Shake opens. $15-$17. www.ticketfly.com.

5. The Iowa School of Burlesque presents its two-night “Underbusted” show at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Des Moines Social Club, 400 Walnut St. The program, “Stinketta’s Strip Off,” will feature Lady Hyde, Foxy the Wolf, Lucky Strike, Eva Nyx and Ella Flaire competing for the title of Des Moines’ Best Burlesque Dancer. Also performing will be Esme Rodriguez, Stinketta Beaverhausen, Phoenix L’Amour, Mae The Force and others. $15-$35. www.midwestix.com.

6. Richard Strauss’ “Elektra,” the opera based on the ancient Greek tragedy about a princess who avenges her father’s death, receives its Iowa premiere in the Des Moines Metro Opera production set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Blank Performing Arts Center in Indianola. The show repeats at 2 p.m. July 7 and 7:30 p.m. July 9 and 12, in rotation with the company’s other two summer shows, “Romeo et Juliette” and “Peter Grimes.” $42-$92 per show. www.desmoinesmetroopera.org